Whether you’re making fresh guacamole or any other recipe using avocadoes, learning how to cut them the right way can make a huge difference. Follow our four-step guide and learn the no-fuss way to slice one right every time.

What you’ll need:

Avocado

Sharp knife

Spoon

Bowl

How to:

1. Cut avocado lengthwise through skin and flesh around pit.

2. With hands, slowly twist both sides of avocado to separate.

3. Gently slide spoon under pit to remove.

4. With knife, make criss-cross cuts through flesh; remove with spoon into bowl.

Put those perfectly cut avocados to good use with one of our four-star guacamole recipes: